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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.51, 576.82 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.51, 576.82 and 124.46 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.51 : 576.82 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.51/576.82 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.51x = 576.82 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.51x = 71,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,788.67/384.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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